Power Catamaran Charters
Power Catamaran Charter Greece
Motor-yacht pace, catamaran floor space, a fraction of the fuel. The fastest-growing class in Greek chartering.
Last updated June 2026
Why a power catamaran in Greek waters
In its favour
- 18-22 knot cruise: two island groups in one week is realistic.
- Roughly 70% of the fuel of an equal-speed monohull motor yacht.
- Catamaran stability at anchor; children and grandparents stay comfortable.
- Shallow draft opens anchorages motor yachts cannot enter.
- Flat, single-level deck plans that families actually use.
Worth knowing
- Higher fuel line in the APA than a sailing catamaran.
- No sailing romance; the rig is not the point of this class.
- Marina fees often charged at 1.5x length due to beam.
Best suited for
- Families who want Mykonos AND Milos in the same week
- Groups mixing swimmers, nappers, and cocktail-hour guests on one deck
- Guests prone to seasickness who still want pace
- Repeat charterers upgrading from sailing cats for the speed
- Shoulder-season weeks where covering distance beats waiting on wind
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Power catamaran rates, tier by tier
Live figures from George's own fleet, weekly base rate in EUR, excluding VAT and APA.
| Tier | Size | Weekly base rate | From the fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact crewed | 44 ft | €14,000-17,500 | Fountaine Pajot MY 44 Endless Beauty (6 guests, captain + cook) |
| Mid fleet | 54 ft | €21,000-28,000 | Aquila 54 Explorion (8 guests, 3 crew) |
| Full service | 67 ft | €34,000-48,000 | FP Power 67: ALENA, ChristAl MiO, Majesty of Greece |
| Flagship | 70-80 ft | €49,000-90,000 | Sunreef 70 Power ALTEYA, FP Power 80 ALINA, Thira 80 ChristAl MiO 80, custom 80 SAMARA |
When the power cat earns its keep
July and August, when the Meltemi presses hardest and a sailing itinerary starts negotiating with the forecast. A power catamaran holds its schedule at 18-plus knots and its comfort at anchor, which is why the class books out early for peak family weeks. In June and September the same boats run softer rates for the same itineraries, and the fuel line drops with calmer seas. Booking lead time follows the fleet-wide pattern: 6 to 12 months for peak weeks, with the named flagships committing first.
Notes from George
- The Power 67 class is the value sweet spot: full-service crew, 10 guests on ChristAl MiO and Majesty of Greece, at roughly half the flagship rate.
- ALTEYA is the conversation piece: guests who have seen every Lagoon in the Aegean have not seen a Sunreef 70 Power. Book her early.
- If your party is exactly twelve, ChristAl MiO 80 is the single-platform answer: six cabins, the full legal guest count, five crew.
- Power cats reward two-group itineraries: Saronic warm-up, then the western Cyclades, in one week without a single hard passage day.
- Ask about the tender: on 70 ft-plus power cats the tender garage frees the aft deck that smaller cats give up to davits.
Frequently asked
About power catamaran charter greece
How fast is a power catamaran compared to a sailing catamaran?
The power cats in this fleet cruise at 18 to 22 knots; crewed sailing catamarans typically make passage at 7 to 9 knots under power or sail. In practical terms: Athens to the western Cyclades becomes an afternoon rather than a full passage day.
How much does a power catamaran charter cost in Greece?
From the live fleet: EUR 14,000-17,500 per week base for the compact MY 44, EUR 21,000-28,000 for the Aquila 54, EUR 34,000-48,000 for Power 67s, and EUR 49,000-90,000 for the 70-80 ft flagships. Add 13% VAT (standard weekly crewed charter) and APA of 25-30%.
Is a power catamaran cheaper to run than a motor yacht?
At equal speed, yes: twin efficient hulls burn roughly 70% of the fuel of a monohull motor yacht, and fuel is the largest variable in a motor APA. Your APA statement itemises it transparently either way.
Are power catamarans good for seasick-prone guests?
They are the strongest answer in the fleet: catamaran beam kills the roll at anchor, and speed shortens the open-water legs where motion happens. Pair one with a lee-shore itinerary in Meltemi weeks and most guests forget the question.
Which islands suit a power catamaran best?
Everywhere a shallow draft and pace both pay: the Antiparos channel and Koufonisia sandbars, Milos' volcanic coves, and any two-group itinerary (Saronic plus western Cyclades is the classic). The anchorage guides map the specific bays.
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